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Thank you for purchasing a Rampmaster equipped heat treating oven from Evenheat. The Rampmaster is preferred by many for heat treating as it allows

up to 12 custom user programs, numerical keypad and alarm features not found on our Set-Pro control. To dive right into programming see our Quick Start

Programming on page 2. For an in-depth discussion of programming check out Custom Mode Programming on page 6. Don’t forget to read the rest of the

manual! There are some very cool features that allow you to take full advantage of the Rampmaster and you don’t want to miss them.

CAUTION: The Rampmaster is used to control temperature, it is not a safety devise. Never leave the oven unattended while firing. Check on the oven at

the end of the heat treat process to ensure the heat treat program has completed as planned.

CAUTION: Throw control power switch, located on oven control panel, to the OFF position (O) when not in use.

Table of Contents

Quick Custom Mode Programming ....................................... 3

Rampmaster Key Layout ....................................................... 4

Rampmaster Key Descriptions .............................................. 5

Detailed Custom Mode Programming................................... 6

Programming & Use Features ............................................... 8

Beginning of Process Hold Alarm .......................................... 8

End of Process Hold Alarm .................................................... 8

Set Point Temperature Alarm ............................................... 8

The BACK Key ........................................................................ 8

The MENU Key ...................................................................... 8

Storing a Custom Mode Program.......................................... 8

Recalling a Custom Mode Program ....................................... 9

Writing Over Data ................................................................. 9

Degrees per Hour .................................................................. 9

Initialization .......................................................................... 9

Programming a Time Value ................................................... 9

Reviewing Your Program Before Running ............................. 9

Standby (STbY) ...................................................................... 9

Two Key Run ......................................................................... 9

12 User Programs in Custom Mode ...................................... 9

32 Segments per Custom Mode Program ............................. 9

Delay Start Feature ............................................................. 10

Maximum Programmable Temperature.............................. 10

Brief Power Failures ............................................................ 10

Extended Power Failures..................................................... 10

Disabling Some Error Codes ................................................ 10

Useless Rampmaster Features ............................................ 10

On-the-Fly Features ............................................................ 11

Add Temperature to Hold ................................................... 11

Add Time to Hold ................................................................ 11

Skip to Next Segment .......................................................... 11

Suspend .............................................................................. 12

Viewing the Current Segment Data .................................... 12

Rampmaster Display Conditions ......................................... 13

Rampmaster Display Messages........................................... 13

Rampmaster Key Function Tables....................................... 14

Menu—Configuration Tools................................................ 17

Options Menu..................................................................... 17

Delay Start .......................................................................... 17

Process Alarm Settings........................................................ 17

Add Temperature Value...................................................... 17

Add Time Value................................................................... 17

System Menu...................................................................... 18

Change Temperature Scale (°F or °C).................................. 18

Viewing Options.................................................................. 18

Error Code Disable .............................................................. 18

PC Identification ................................................................. 18

Two Key Start...................................................................... 18

Diagnostic Menu................................................................. 19

Error Temperature & Time ................................................. 19

OUTS Test ........................................................................... 19

Software Version ................................................................ 19

Electronics Temperature..................................................... 19

LED Test .............................................................................. 19

Voltage Test........................................................................ 19

Factory Menu...................................................................... 20

Thermocouple Offset.......................................................... 20

Maximum Programmable Temperature ............................. 20

Thermocouple Type............................................................ 20

Error Display Messages....................................................... 21

Trouble Shooting ................................................................ 22

Heat Treat Data .................................................................. 23

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Use this Quick Guide to Immediately Begin Programming Your Heat Treating Program

This Quick Start Guide to programming is a fairly straight forward, key-by-key approach to programming your heat treat program. It doesn’t go into much

detail beyond what keys to press for most heat treating programs. If you were to rip a page out of this manual and tack it to the wall, it would be this

page. For more detailed programming instructions check out page 6.

The Custom Mode allows the creation of your own, individual heat treating programs. You choose the rate of temperature increase, the temperature you

want to achieve and any hold time once you’re there. These 3 items, taken together, create what’s known as a segment. Generally speaking, heat treat

programs use only 1 segment.

Quick Start Steps for Programming of a Heat Treating Program

1. Throw the power switch on the oven control panel to the On position

2. The Rampmaster begins its initiation process and the display will illuminate.

3. The Rampmaster will finish the initiation process and then display STbY (Standby).

4. Press the Develop key one time. PROG is displayed along with some number.

5. Use the Numerical keys to choose. You’re choosing which of the 12 user program numbers will be used to store your heat treat program. Think of it as a

program number. Your choices are 1 thru 12.

6. Press the Enter key. SEGS is displayed along with some number.

7. Use the Numerical keys to choose. You’re choosing the total number of segments used in the program. Most heat treat programs will use only 1

segment. Your choices are 1 thru 32.

8. Press the Enter key. RA 1 is displayed along with some number.

9. Use the Numerical keys to choose. You’re programming the temperature rate (°/hr.) for this segment. Rate of temperature increase for most heat

treating is usually As Fast As Possible. If you would like to go As Fast As Possible simply type in 9999 for rate.

10. Press the Enter key. °F 1 is displayed along with some number.

11. Use the Numerical keys to choose. You’re programming the temperature set point for this segment. This is the temperature at which your metals will

harden or temper.

12. Press the Enter key. Hd 1 is displayed along with some number.

13. Use the Numerical keys to choose. You’re programming the hold time for this segment. This sets the amount of time your metals will remain at your

hardening or tempering temperature.

14. Press the Enter key. Repeat steps 9 thru 14 for all remaining segments, if you have more than 1, until the display reads ALRM.

15. Use the Numerical keys to choose alarm temperature. Choosing 9999 turns the alarm feature off.

16. Press the Enter key. The display will read CPL then STbY.

17. Press the Run/Stop key and then press the Enter key.

The Rampmaster is now running your program.

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Rampmaster Key Layout

The Rampmaster key layout and key functions are designed to provide easy and uncomplicated use. All programming functions are located to the left side

while all “On-the-Fly” features are located to the right. It’s a very intuitive design that works well in the heat of battle. We’ve also minimized keystrokes by

using dedicated, single function keys where we can. Display terms are understandable and we’ve chosen key graphics to help express what’s really going

on. Check out the Rampmaster Key Descriptions on the next page, along with a Key Function Table starting on page 19, for detailed key information.

Display - Large, bright LED display

can be seen from a distance. The

display terms are understandable.

RUN/STOP -Starts and stops

the actual firing.

DEVELOP

-Begins the Custom

Mode programming process

RECALL -Retrieves Custom

Mode programs 1 thru 12.

EX -Begins the Express Mode

programming process.

SCROLL -Displays choices for

current programming function

BACK

-Allows you to move back

to previously entered data

for

inspection or changes.

MENU -Allows access to the Power Tame

feature as well as configuration features.

F or °C -The Rampmaster can be set to

display in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

RAMPMASTER -Model RM3

The Rampmaster is the original multi

segment control and continues to set

the standard.

ADD TEMP -”On-the-Fly” - Adds

temperature to the programmed hold

temperature. May be used on any

segment.

ADD TIME

-”On-the-Fly” - Adds

time to the programmed hold time.

May be used on any segment

SKIP AHEAD

-”On-the-Fly” -

Moves

the firing to the next segment. Great

for moving directly to anneal but can

be used on any segment.

VIEW -”On-the-Fly” - Allows viewing

of segment data when firing. Also

allows for reviewing of data before

running.

EDIT

Allows for Modification and Restoration

of Express Mode Programs.

ALARM -Allows setting of the Set Point Alarm

temperature.

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Rampmaster Key Descriptions

RUN/STOP

The Run/Stop key starts and stops the heat treating process. If a running program is stopped and then restarted, the Rampmaster picks up at the first

segment containing the current chamber temperature.

DEVELOP

The Develop key is used to begin the Custom Mode Programming Process.

RECALL

The Recall key allows the user to recall or bring up a previously programmed Custom Mode Program for use. The Rampmaster contains 12 programs in the

Custom Mode. The Recall feature allows you to easily grab these stored programs for immediate use.

Express Mode key is of no use in heat treating, see page 10.

SCROLL

The Scroll key is used to display programming choices during Menu Features selection.

BACK

The Back key is used to view previously viewed data. This gives you the opportunity to go back and inspect and change previously entered data if you wish.

ADD TEMP

Pressing the Add Temp key while holding at a temperature increases the programmed hold temperature for that segment. The factory default is set to

5°for every press of the ADD TEMP key. You do have the option of changing the amount of temperature added per press (see page 17 for detailed

information on customizing this feature). The Add Temp feature does not change your stored program, it simply adds temperature for that particular

moment.

ADD TIME

Pressing the Add Time key while holding at temperature increases the programmed hold time for that segment. The factory default is set to 5 minutes for

every press of the ADD TIME key. You do have the option of changing the amount of hold time added per press (see page 17 for detailed information on

customizing this feature). The Add Time feature does not change your stored program, it simply adds time for that particular moment.

SKIP AHEAD

Pressing the Skip Ahead key running a program moves the program to the next segment. The Skip Ahead feature is available for use on all segments in

Custom Mode.

VIEW

The View key will display the entire heat treat program when at the Standby position and the current segment data while running. We suggest using the

View key before running any heat treat program. It gives you the opportunity to inspect your programmed data before you actually commit.

The Menu key allows access to the four Configuration Menus: Options, System, Diagnostic and Factory.

ALARM

The Alarm key gives direct access to the Set Point Alarm temperature setting.

EDIT

Edit key is of no use in heat treating, see page 10.

NUMERICAL KEYS

The Numerical keys are used to key-in specific data. The Numerical keys also allow for various “On-the-Fly” features (see page 11).

ENTER

The Enter key is used to store displayed data. During programming, the Enter key stores the displayed data and moves the programming to the next step.

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Custom Mode Programming

The Custom Mode is a method of programming that allows you to precisely define every aspect of the heat treating process. You’re creating a custom

program designed for the work at hand.

During programming you will be asked to enter in data for rate of temperature increase (or decrease), the set point temperature you would like to reach

and hold time at the set point temperature. Most heat treat programs are simple, 1 segment affairs that ramp up to temperature and hold that

temperature for a period of time, then shut off. The Rampmaster does allow for heat treating applications that involve multiple firing steps. We have

included some basic heat treat data at the end of this manual to assist you developing your heat treat programs.

First Things First: What’s a Segment?

You will create your heat treat program using a segment(s). A segment consists of 3 things: How fast do you want to get to temperature? What

temperature do you want to go to? And, once you’re there, how long should you stay there? These 3 questions make up 1 segment. It’s quite likely that

most of your heat treating programs will contain only 1 segment.

You may also have programs that require multiple changes in rate and temperature (this is rare for heat treating). For these programs it will be necessary

to use two or three or even more segments to accomplish the work. Not a problem, the Rampmaster allows you to use up to 32 segments for a program.

The Rampmaster simply runs the through each segment, one after the other, performing all ramping and holding procedures in each segment until the end

of the program.

Programming Your Heat Treat Program

Beginning the Custom Mode programming process is easy: with the display reading STbY (Standby) simply press the Develop key one time.

PROG is displayed. The Rampmaster is asking which of the 12 available locations you would like to store your program. In other words: a program number.

You’re choices are 1 thru 12. Use the numerical keys to choose and press the Enter key.

SEGS is displayed along with some number. The Rampmaster wants to know the total number of segments you would like to use for the program. Most

heat treat programs use 1 segment, so the simple answer is 1. If your heat treat program requires more than 1 segment (which is rare) you can use up to

32 segments for your program. Your choices are 1 thru 32. Use the numerical keys to choose and press the Enter key.

RA 1 is displayed. RA stands for Rate and the 1 means you’re programming the rate of temperature increase for segment 1. Rate means speed and you

need to tell the Rampmaster how fast you want the temperature to increase. Rate is programmed in degrees per hour (°/hr). Most heat treat programs ask

for a rate of temperature increase of As Fast As Possible. To program a rate of As Fast As Possible in the Rampmaster simply key in 9999. Use the

numerical keys to put in your rate and press the Enter key.

°F 1 is displayed. °F stands for the temperature set point (°C is displayed if you’re using Celsius) and the 1 means you’re programming the temperature you

would like to reach in segment 1. This is temperature at which your metal is hardened or tempered. The choice is yours. Use the numerical keys to put in

your temperature and press the Enter key.

Hd 1 is displayed. Hd stands for Hold (a.k.a. soak or dwell) and the 1 means you’re programming the amount of time you want the temperature to stay at

the segment 1 temperature once you reach it. Hold time is programmed in hours and minutes. Use the numerical keys to put in your hold time and press

the Enter key.

If you are using 1 segment for your heat treat program the display will now read ALRM, which stands for Alarm. If you are using more than 1 segment for

your program the display will read RA 2 in which case RA 2 is asking for the rate for segment 2. Simply continue to program all remaining segment data as

you did previously. When you have completed all remaining segment data the display will read ALRM, which stands for Alarm.

The Alarm feature allows you to set a temperature at which the alarm sounds (set point alarm). It could be any temperature you want. To disable the

alarm, key in 9999 and press the Enter key.

CPL is displayed briefly followed by STbY. CPL stands for Complete and means programming is now complete.

Programming is complete! Your heat treating data is now stored in the User program number you’ve selected and is ready to go.

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Custom Mode Programming Continued from Previous Page

To run the program, press the Run/Stop key one time. Four horizontal dashes will appear.

Press the Enter key.

- ON-will appear briefly and then chamber temperature. The Rampmaster is now running your Custom Mode program.

When the heat treat process is complete the display alternates between CPLT, current chamber temperature and total process time. Pressing the

Run/Stop key at this point will return the display to the STbY (Standby) position.

You may always stop the heat treating process at any time by pressing the Run/Stop key. STOP is displayed briefly and then STbY.

To run a program previously stored in one of the 12 user programs simply press the Recall key (with the display reading STbY), choose the program number

that contains the desired program and press the Enter key. Start the heat treating process as you would with any other by pressing the Run/Stop key one

time and then pressing the Enter key.

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Programming & Use Features

Beginning of Process Hold Alarm

The Beginning of Process Hold Alarm automatically sounds once the firing has reached the process hold period. The process hold is the point in the

operation where you have reached tempering or hardening temperature. The purpose of this alarm is to notify you that you have reached process

temperature. This comes in handy for those of you who load only once temperature has been reached (loading hot). The Beginning of Process Hold Alarm

was factory set to be active. If you decide you do not want this alarm feature active you may disable it. See page 17 for details.

The Beginning of Process Hold Alarm is sounded as a repeated series of two short chirps.

To Quiet the Beginning of Process Hold Alarm - Simply press the number 1 key to silence the alarm.

Evenheat offers an optional loud alarm devise that simply attaches to your oven control panel to provide a loud, 80+ decibel alarm. This optional alarm is

great for cutting through shop noise so you’ll never miss the opportunity to quench at the right time. Contact your oven dealer or go to shopevenheat.com

to get yours today. The Loud Alarm option is for use with ovens having a serial number of 107120 or greater.

End of Process Hold Alarm

The End of Process Hold Alarm automatically sounds once the process hold period has completed. The process hold is the point in the operation where

you have reached tempering or hardening temperature. The purpose of this alarm is to notify you that your work has been heat treated and it’s time to

quench. It’s a very useful alarm indeed. The End of Process Hold Alarm was factory set to be active. If you decide you do not want this alarm feature active

you may disable it. See page 17 for details.

The End of Process Hold Alarm is sounded as a series of single chirps.

To quiet the End of Process Hold Alarm - Simply press the number 1 key to silence the alarm.

Evenheat offers an optional loud alarm devise that simply attaches to your oven control panel to provide a loud, 80+ decibel alarm. This optional alarm is

great for cutting through shop noise so you’ll never miss the opportunity to quench at the right time. Contact your oven dealer or go to shopevenheat.com

to get yours today. The Loud Alarm option is for use with ovens having a serial number of 107120 or greater.

Set Point Temperature Alarm

The Set Point Temperature Alarm allows you to set any temperature at which an alarm will sound, for whatever reason.

To set or quiet the Set Point Temperature Alarm press the ALARM key one time, ALRM is displayed along with the current Alarm temperature. Use the

Numerical keys to choose the desired alarm temperature and press the Enter key. Setting the Alarm to 9999 disables the alarm.

The BACK Key

The BACK key has a very simple function: it takes you back to what you were viewing previously. It’s helpful during programming to check previously

entered data and it comes in handy when going through the Menu options. Just press it to go back!

The MENU Key

The Menu key is dual function key. At STbY (Standby) it gives you direct access to various configuration settings. Pressing the Menu key one time takes you

to this area. Pressing the Menu key while running a program brings up a feature called Power Tame (displayed as PCT). The Power Tame feature is not

available for use on Evenheat heat treating ovens. A full explanation is given starting on page 17 of this manual.

Storing a Custom Mode Program

As you go through the Custom Mode programming process and complete it, your program is automatically stored in the program number you selected at

the beginning of the programming process.

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Programming & Use Features Continued from Previous Page

Recalling a Custom Mode Program

You may choose to run a previously stored Custom Mode program. With the display reading STbY simply press the RECALL key one time. The display will

read PROG and some number. Use the numerical keys to choose the correct program number and press the Enter key. The display will then go back to

STbY (Standby). The program data in the chosen program is now selected to run when you start the heat treating process.

Writing Over Data

You will want to change the data in your heat treat programs at some point. We expect this as you try new techniques and fine tune your skills. When you

do, you’ll see the old data as you’re programming in the new data. Simply key in the new data as though the old never existed.

Degrees per Hour

All rates are programmed in degrees per hour. Most heat treating programs call for increasing the heat As Fast As Possible. To go As Fast As Possible

simply key in 9999 for your rate.

Initialization (Boot-Up)

When the Rampmaster is powered up it goes through an initialization process. WAIT appears on the display until the initialization is complete.

Programming a Time Value

The Rampmaster accepts time as Hours and Minutes. When programming a time value, a red dot will illuminate in the middle of the four display digits.

Numbers to the left of the dot indicate hours and numbers to the right of the dot indicate minutes.

Reviewing Your Program Before Running

It’s always a good idea to see what the oven’s programmed to do before it does it. The Rampmaster has a Review Program feature just for this purpose.

The Review Program feature automatically displays the program settings for your review. This feature does not start the program, it simply allows you to

see what’s programmed to run when you do. You should use this feature before every use.

To Review the currently loaded program press the VIEW key while the display is reading STbY. The Rampmaster will display all programmed data and

return to the Standby position (STbY). If it all looks good, go ahead and run the program. If not, you have the opportunity to reprogram with the correct

data!

Standby (STbY)

Standby simply means the Rampmaster is not running any programs at the moment.

Two Key Run

The Rampmaster is set at the factory to run the heat treat process after two separate keys are pushed. This “Two Key Run” adds a level of security against

inadvertent starting from curious fingers.

To run the program: with the display reading STbY, press the Run key one time. The display will show four horizontal dashes. Press the Enter key one time.

The display will briefly read –ON–and a series of audible clicks will be heard. The Rampmaster is now running the program. You do have the option of

changing to a single key run if you would like, see page 18 for more information.

12 User Programs in Custom Mode

The Rampmaster allows you to save up to 12 Custom Mode programs in memory. Your programs remain in these 12 locations indefinitely and can be

recalled for use or changed as you desire.

Number of Segments per Custom Mode Program

Most heat treat programs use 1 segment to accomplish the heat treat process. While heat treating operations using more than 1 segment are rare, they

are possible with the Rampmaster. The Rampmaster allows you to use up to 32 segments for each Custom Mode program. It’s a ridiculous amount of

segments for any type of firing, let alone heat treating! Just know that if you need more than 1 you have it.

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Programming & Use Features Continued from Previous Page

Delay Start Feature

The Rampmaster can delay the start of your heat treat program for up to 100 hours. This feature becomes valuable when different electrical rates are

charged at different times of the day.

To use the Delay Start feature: With the display reading STbY press the Menu key one time. Press the Scroll key repeatedly until OPT is displayed. Press the

Enter key. Press the Scroll key until dELA is displayed. Press the Enter key. dELA is displayed along with the currently programmed delay start time. Use the

numerical keys to select your desired delay start amount and press the Enter key. STbY is displayed.

When the program is run you will see the delay start amount displayed. This time will count down to 0.00 at which time the program will actually begin to

run.

Maximum Programmable Temperature

The maximum temperature that can be programmed in the Rampmaster is 2200°F ( 1204°C). This maximum is factory set to limit oven operation. This

maximum can be set higher for other applications. Please consult Evenheat if you wish to adjust this setting.

Brief Power Failures

Brief power failures do not stop the heat treating process unless the oven temperature drops more than 250°F. If a brief outage occurs the display will

alternate between ErrP and normally displayed data. The ErrP simply tells you that a brief power outage occurred. The program continues to run. You

don’t have to shut it down, or restart it, or anything else. You can if you like, but you don’t have to.

The assumption here is that brief power outages are just that, brief. They’re generally not long enough to cause a problem so the controller picks up the

process and keeps going once power is back on. It’s a nice feature.

Extended Power Failures

Extended power failures stop the heat treating process. If power is lost and the oven temperature drops more than 250°F before the power comes back

on, the Rampmaster will not restart the process once power comes back on. The display will read PF and the oven cools naturally. Press any key to clear

the display. STbY is then displayed.

Disabling Some Error Codes

The Rampmaster uses many parameters to determine if all is going well during use. Under normal conditions exceeding these parameters indicates a

problem. When this happens the Rampmaster stops the program and displays an error code describing the problem (see page 21 for a detailed listing of all

error codes). However, there are times with heat treating that you can create circumstances that appear as though the oven is malfunctioning when it’s

not. Opening the door to pull your work is one example that tends to violate the “rules”. With this in mind, the Rampmaster allows you to turn off (disable)

a select group of error code functions. See page 18 for instructions to disable error codes.

Useless Rampmaster Features

The Rampmaster contains a few features that are absolutely useless when it comes to heat treating. The Rampmaster Model RM3 was designed to work

with both our heat treating ovens and glass kiln lines. While both processes parallel each other in terms of programming and use, the glass side of the